Buying an investment property can seem like a great idea. It’s a good way to diversify your income, it can provide an additional stream of income in retirement, and you can build up to owning multiple properties in just a few years. Before you jump into the real estate market, there’s a few realities you […]
Stock Options Explained
Many companies now offer employees the opportunity to own company stock. In fact, about 36% of the work force owns stock in their employers. Stock options can be a great benefit for both the employer and the employee. Employees get additional benefits, and companies attract and retain valued employees who are invested in the company. […]
4 Actions to Take Right Now to Get Your Investments in Shape
At the beginning of each year, people are filled with renewed optimism for the year ahead. It’s an opportunity to have a fresh start and a great time to set goals and resolutions. But alongside those goals of getting in shape, working hard, and spending less, there’s one area that you should focus on as […]
Expense Ratios – The Cost that Matters
Cost matters. It is especially true when it comes to investing. I always tell clients to control what we can. Markets will fluctuate but we know what the expense ratio of a fund will be at the beginning and end of the year. And if you know me, you know that I’m not a fan […]